Adam's rib? Broadening Viagra's reach may elucidate the physiology of female sexuality
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Pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc's clinical trials aimed at testing whether Viagra will also work for women have brought the issue of female sexuality to the attention of the research community. This could spawn studies that would elucidate the physiology of the female genitals.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Leaping leptin
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New evidences for the diversified use of leptin have been unveiled by researchers at Imperial College, London. The group established that leptin is a multipurpose hormone which does not only promote the immune system, but acts as a weight regulator, as well.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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